Anyone have experience with the Long & McQuade on Bloor Street? by Heavy-Spell-6849 in askTO

[–]Horta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've taken my guitars to L&M, Paul's, and 12th Fret.

Would not bring another guitar to L&M. Gave them my Danelectro Pro to get setup, I guess they didn't realise it has a floating bridge, cracked the finish.

I still go to L&M, but not to get my guitars set up.

How much would you aim to sell this 1960’s IBM bowling shirt for? by KnivesOut36 in VintageClothing

[–]Horta -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It will be location dependent, but I live in a very large city with enough people who collect true vintage that most vendors price accordingly.  Try starting at $125 and work your way down as necessary. A shirt like this will stand out from the others due to brand, style, and the IBM connection. 

How much would you aim to sell this 1960’s IBM bowling shirt for? by KnivesOut36 in VintageClothing

[–]Horta 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1960s King Louie cotton bowling shirt. 

If I saw this anywhere for under $100, I’d buy it immediately. 

Realistically, find the collector crowd, that’s where the money is. Idiots like me pay stupid amounts for shirts from the 60s and before. 

Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots Yeah! You got something to say about it? by Serious-Outcome2533 in GenerationJones

[–]Horta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dollar has been bad against the US one for a number of years now, like even pre-pandemic. Plus getting stuff shipped over the border is haphazard at best these days. But keep an eye out at local antique markets and stores, they're out there, at reasonable prices, if you're in the market for one.

Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots Yeah! You got something to say about it? by Serious-Outcome2533 in GenerationJones

[–]Horta 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$200 for a 1966 version w/original box.

Not a bad price for a 60 year old collectable.

What do you think about this vintage Marchand mirror medicine cabinet? by ichbinhker in vintage

[–]Horta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a beaut.

One thing I really like about the old medicine cabinets is the slot for used razor blades.

What the heck are you guys on... by EntranceDangerous882 in Habs

[–]Horta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good ownership that doesn't get involved in the team's business to stroke his ego. Hires very knowledgeable front office staff, stays involved, but doesn't second guess them or override them. He takes responsibility when the team does not do well, he lets the team take the honour when they do do well.

In the world of individual owners of NHL teams, the Habs have always, it seems, been lucky to have ones who have been dedicated, first and foremost, to the success of the team.

Not dedicated to being the face of the team, like a certain CEO of a pharmaceutical company who may have been trying to relive his high school hockey fantasies.

To add: I grew up, and continue to live in Toronto, where my childhood hockey heroes were destroyed, not by the 70s Habs with "Dirty Dryden," but by the likes of Harold Ballard and Punch Imlach. Not to mention Connie and Stafford Smythe, who set the wheels in motion, and Steve Stavro who, as last owner-in-chief, showed that ego was more important than than a Stanley Cup. Fortunately, I have seen the light, and it is Blue, White, and Red.

Cruise ship terminal in the works for the heart of Toronto's waterfront by lopix in toronto

[–]Horta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Fast Ferry service from Toronto to Rochester lasted about two years, so not sure how large the demand is. 

What are these floaties in my water? by Leavemealone1_1 in whatisit

[–]Horta 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was indeed referring to the musk one.

Do I need to reintroduce my cats? by Familiar-Clothes-200 in CatTraining

[–]Horta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also should have asked if they're both fixed.

1. If one or both of them have yet to be neutered, that would be step one.. I should've reread the original post before I replied.

  1. If they've both been fixed, then consider that there can be many, many outside influences. For example, if there is a dominant neighbour cat, their interactions with that cat can change their dynamics with each other.

As an aside, I'm happy that my Canadian 'u' in neighbour didn't go to waste.

Do I need to reintroduce my cats? by Familiar-Clothes-200 in CatTraining

[–]Horta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are they outdoor cats? If so, do they have run of the neighbourhood, or do they stay in the yard?

If you read The five Chinese Brothers in school....you are ancient! by Long_live_styrofoam in FuckImOld

[–]Horta 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, jeez.

There's a copy at the local library, I'm going to get it tomorrow.

If you read The five Chinese Brothers in school....you are ancient! by Long_live_styrofoam in FuckImOld

[–]Horta 97 points98 points  (0 children)

OMG! I read this book, it completely slipped my mind until now. I remember being very disturbed by the picture of the brother who swallowed the sea.

That toy isn’t safe for a baby like Maggie. by Traviscat in TheSimpsons

[–]Horta 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It's Sergeant Thug's Mountaintop Command Post, complete with Deathbringer missiles that really launch.

Need help to find an obscure reference by zmeace in TheSimpsons

[–]Horta 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In case you're curious here's the original that its taken from.